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...because this thing is getting a 2008 release in Oz with a 3 litre 130kW common rail TDi motor, 2 speed transfer case and three diff locks.
And I think I want one!!! Even if it does cost seventy grand.
So where's the one from VW???
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...because this thing is getting a 2008 release in Oz with a 3 litre 130kW common rail TDi motor, 2 speed transfer case and three diff locks.
And I think I want one!!! Even if it does cost seventy grand.
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holy sheet!
that could be just the thing to replace my T4 dualcab syncro
...$70k you say.. hmm, better not tell the wife till after I sign the papers
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Hey Wino.......yep that's what I thought....and I've the same rig!!
$70K is a guess on my part. It's based on the fact that the nearest 2WD equivalent, the 50C18 Crew Cab currently costs around 60 grand....but in truth it'll probably be more given the way this thing is equipped
Wonder how the Crafter Atacama is progressing?Comment
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the syncro is a great thing, I could just use some more offroad ability (ground clearance for starters)Originally posted by Seano View PostHey Wino.......yep that's what I thought....and I've the same rig!!
$70K is a guess on my part. It's based on the fact that the nearest 2WD equivalent, the 50C18 Crew Cab currently costs around 60 grand....but in truth it'll probably be more given the way this thing is equipped
Wonder how the Crafter Atacama is progressing?
realisticly though, at that price point it starts to compeate with the ford F series .. and rightly or not, alot of folk will feel better handing over thier money for the ford.
Any other details of this IVECO?
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We can help with syncro ground clearance....
Ford F-series aren't available anymore....the nearest competitor to this on the market is the Mitsubishi Canter 4x4 and the Isuzu NPS250 4x4. Which are carts by comparison.
The photos are of the prototype which appears to be based on the 50C18 which is equivalent to the Crafter. So all those features would carry over. Except this one has a leaf sprung front end...unlike the torsion bars of the 50C18. As for the rest...have to wait and see.Comment
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VWs version for now will only be the T5 4Motion Double Cab Chassis/Tray.
In the future we will 100% have the new 1 Tonne pick up known by VWCV as RPU.
As for the Crafter 4x4 not sure for now ????
VWCV Aust. have stated if market demands it they will sell it.
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Crafter 4x4s are converted by Austrian 4x4 Specialists Achleitner.
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Last edited by phaeton; 31-07-2007, 05:08 PM.- Ben
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........yeah but have you seen the price? Well at least for the Sprinter version....21,000 to 25,000 Euros......over and above the cost of the vehicle.
Blurry heck...
They also do a conversion for the Iveco that keeps the torsion bar front end....for just.......<gulp>....15,500 Euros
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I agree, price is going to be the big limiting factor on these types of truck, even now I think the T5 is abit beyond what some are willing to pay ... given that the T5 DC 4motion lacks the off-road ability (transfer case and 2inches of lift would do it) of it's competitors.
The T5 4motion moved ahead of the T4 syncro in engine and transmission, but stopped short of any more ability offroad.. and that's really what I was after.
I really think an offroad option for the T5 4motion would be a good thing.. thinking ...- lift kit
- inlet snorkle
- larger rims with offroad tyres
ofcourse it will never be a "full blown" offroader, but it would make a hell of a differance to the appeal to those looking for an offroad VWCVComment
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Hey Wino, maybe what you need is the Seikel conversion that Trakka does:
Golf V TDI 2005 - SOLD
Volvo C30 D5 - I've got a hat as well!
Multivan Highline T5 TDI 4Motion 2005
Hond Civic VTI 2001Comment
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...and impossible in a T4 due to the torsion bar front end. Not even Seikel managed it. You can lift easily about 45mm (I've done it) but much over that......the front end doesn't let you without a camber mod. I suspect about 60mm would be abolute max due to the drive shafts....Originally posted by Wino View Post
It's easier in the T5 due to the use of McPherson struts all round. But the full Seikel offroad pack is spectacularly expensive.....you'd be fortunate to drive away with a new fully Seikel'ed T5 dual cab 4Motion for much under seventy grand......
And your photo is of a T5 fitted with portal axles.....which aren't part of Trakka's kit. And would cost soooooo much more....Comment
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But we can all dream ...
Golf V TDI 2005 - SOLD
Volvo C30 D5 - I've got a hat as well!
Multivan Highline T5 TDI 4Motion 2005
Hond Civic VTI 2001Comment
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